Updated January 15, 2023 by Ernie
Shigaraki is a menace. He had done so many horrendous things that the only way to end this… is for Deku to DETROIT SMASH him for good. Deku has finally unlocked and mastered all of the One for All Quirks, and in this battle between him and Shigaraki he’ll finally use the last quirk to end this ONCE AND FOR ALL.
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The only question is, will his conscience urge him to spill the blood of Shigaraki or will he choose the high road and believe that a person like Shigaraki can be redeemed?
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Deku is one precious cinnamon roll that the fandom would just want to hug! He’s just that caring and sweet–a true mom of the group! He would never kill anyone, much less hurt a fly… or until he needs to…
With the Final War Arc ongoing, all the remaining heroes will have to pull the stops to put an end to Shigaraki’s body count and evil. Now that Deku has arrived on the scene, he has the chance to end all this once and for all and avenge all the lives that were lost in battle.
WILL DEKU END SHIGRAKI?
CAN DEKU KILL SHIGARAKI
Now, the most awaited moment is finally here! Deku has finally unlocked all the quirks from the previous user of One for All! We get to see Deku in his prime as he finally reaches the center of the battlefield.
Chapter 367 showed Deku the aftermath of the current status of the battle, the presumably dead Bakugo in the corner, Tamaki Amajiki, and the other heroes who faced the monstrous Shigaraki. Let’s not forget the main villain himself in his insane grotesque form.
As Midoriya saw his unconscious friend in the corner, Shigaraki played the mental game and mocked him. This was the tipping point for Deku, the cunning Shigaraki just knows what to say to his nemesis, riling him up for their battle.
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This led Deku to have the Naruto rage moment when he saw Hinata getting whooped by Pain. It was pretty much similar to it. Honestly, it would have been an epic scene, if we get to see an enraged Deku vs a battle-hungry Shigaraki. But the author took a different path, the road of being a hero. With Mirio calming down Deku.
Shigaraki started the first move as he implied that he will be taking back ONE FOR ALL. Deku’s black chain was highlighted as one of his counters to Shigaraki. In the heat of the moment, we saw the second user of all for one, “You’re done once you use this.” He gave him an order to take him down within five minutes or else they would lose the war.
This means that the final quirk power is an insane one-time use power, like Ichigo’s final getsuga. The final quirk gear shift: which allows Deku to alter the speed of anything he touches. He proceeds in the transmission, hitting attacks from second gear to top gear.
Deku was winning at Chapter 368. Yoichi Shigaraki, the first user, was impressed by Deku, claiming that it was 120 out of 100 percent. It was a strong chapter, ending with Deku’s Detroit smash.
Chapter 369 showed the extent of what Gear shift can do. One for All was mocked by All for one. But Deku showed how powerful he utilizes the gear shift with the guidance of the second user. It wasn’t just a lackluster peashooter ability but a powerful one that can warp the laws governing reality.
Deku showed a new form of Detroit Smash. He was using every quirk that he has and combining each and one of them into various purposes. This kid who was once a quirkless boy, is now wielding multiple quirk and living up to the dream he desires. Just like a proud mother, it is exhilarating to see Deku’s growth.
Deku landed a perfect Ace Donut into Shigaraki’s chest but that doesn’t mean that it’s far from over. The main villain still has some ace hidden.
WILL DEKU KILL SHIGARAKI?
To answer the question, can Deku kill Shigaraki, with his current state, then yes, he can! As Deku finally unlocked all of the quirks, becoming a powerful user of One For All in his prime. He finally exceeds All Might, leading to the biggest fight of My Hero Academia.
Deku has the power to kill Shigaraki, in fact, it is one possible ending that could happen. However, I believe that Deku will not kill Shigaraki. It is already foreshadowed in Chapter 367, stopping Deku from raging implies that the story is not about succumbing to emotions, we’ve seen a lot of the main characters who utilize raging to become stronger and to be able to defeat the enemy, but Deku is portrayed differently from them. The story of My Hero Academia tackles different morals and beliefs, and how society can create a villain..
We saw Shigaraki’s childhood, and how Toga turned into a villain. They needed help, but it was their family and the people around them who rejected them.
There is a reason why they became feared, and why they act in such a way. Therefore, as a hero, you don’t murder villains but save them. Mirio did the hero’s job of saving Deku from raging. He gave hope to him during the darkest time, and one of the important quotes that I love and smirk about was that he told Deku that they are heroes.
“And if heroes don’t talk the talk, then who else is gonna transform ideals into reality.”
The heroes’ job isn’t all about diving into battles, but rather finding a way to reach the villain’s heart.
“It’s okay to get mad, what really matters is controlling your heart.”
This is what MY HERO ACADEMIA IS.
It emphasizes what it means to be a hero.
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Additionally, we saw how Deku wanted redemption for those who he thinks are heroes who lost their way, like with Lady Nagant in Chapter 315, and Aoyama in Chapter 337.
Deku believes that they still have a chance to make a change. They might’ve been a villain but if they choose the other path, they can right their wrongs.
Which is why I believe the route that they will take is a redemption for Shigaraki. Chapter 367 also implied that Deku will go on that path. As the first question he asks, if Shigaraki is still in there.
The story strongly implies that although it’s about heroism, it’s not about hero or savior complex. There is still hope to save Shigaraki if he still exists. To save those who need to be saved, to end the evil if it needs to. Deku’s resolve is firm and surpasses One for All.
I highly believe that his final decision of whether to kill or not kill Shigaraki will be the reason why he becomes the greatest hero.
But one thing is for sure though, All For One’s life will cease to exist after Deku wins the fight. The only thing left is whether Shigaraki deserves a redemption or will meet his end.
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CONCLUSION
My Hero Academia is nearing its end and we fans can’t wait how Deku would DETROIT SMASH through this. Would Deku’s road to becoming the no.1 hero be grim? Or despite what he went through, will he still believe in the goodness of a person? What do you think Deku will do?
Does Shigaraki deserve redemption? Comment down below!
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